Why House Boheme's Intimate Meadow Weddings Feel Like a Fairytale Come True
You know that feeling when you step into a space and everything just feels right? That's what happens when couples first see our four acre meadow stretching across the Blue Ridge Mountains. The valley opens wide, pine trees frame the horizon, and suddenly your ceremony doesn't need much else. We built House Boheme on 22 acres in Rutherfordton because we wanted love stories to unfold where nature does most of the work.
The Magic of Marrying in a Mountain Meadow
When you're planning where to get married, the setting either works with you or against you. Our meadow works with you. It's four acres of open field that sits naturally in the valley, framed by mountains on three sides. We don't have to force the space into something it's not. Couples tell us they feel held here, like the land itself is part of the ceremony. The morning light moves across the grass one way, the evening light another. By the time your guests arrive, the mountains have already set the tone. Everything that happens next just follows.
A Four Acre Canvas for Your Most Intimate Moments
Our open field sits in a natural amphitheater of mountains. You can exchange vows with 20 guests or 150, and everyone still feels the intimacy of the setting. The meadow doesn't need decoration. Wildflowers shift with the seasons, the Blue Ridge creates your backdrop, and the light changes from gold to rise as the afternoon moves toward evening. We've watched couples stand here for the first time and go quiet. The space holds you without crowding you.
When you're planning where to say your vows, the meadow gives you room to breathe. Your guests can spread out on our poplar wood benches or stand close, depending on how you want the ceremony to feel. The mountain view stays consistent from every angle, so there's no bad seat.
From Ceremony to Celebration Without Missing a Beat
After you're married, your guests can walk through the fruit trees to our Peninsula Garden for cocktails. This 12,000 square foot grass area sits surrounded by blueberry bushes and feels like a secret room outdoors. We set up handmade willow furniture under fringed umbrellas, and your photographer will have natural light filtering through branches all afternoon.
The flow from meadow to garden to patio happens organically. You won't need a complicated timeline or a parade of golf carts. Guests meander through paths we've created over years of watching how people naturally move across the property. By the time everyone reaches the Mountain View Patio for dinner, they've already fallen in love with the land.
Dinner Under the Mountains on Our Covered Patio
We serve plated dinners on our covered patio with the Blue Ridge stretched out in front of you. Our ten farmhouse tables seat eight to twelve people each, so you can mix and match table sizes to fit your guest count. The tables and matching benches are poplar wood we chose for their warm tone, and they pair well with the artist made ceramic dinnerware from Pineapple Studios that we include with every event.
You'll eat as the sun sets behind the mountains. Our brass string lights come on gradually, and the vintage lanterns create pockets of warmth across the space. The integrated wood stove hearth keeps things comfortable as evening settles in. We've found that couples linger at dinner longer here than they expected to. Something about watching twilight turn to stars makes everyone slow down.
Dancing Where the Meadow Meets the Forest
When it's time to dance, you have options. Some couples stay on the Mountain View Patio, where our double glass doors slide open to connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Others move to the flagstone patio by the lower level, where the basement's speakeasy bar, built from reclaimed tiger wood salvaged from our bridal suite bathroom floor, keeps drinks flowing. The bar is hand built, and it's one of the first things guests notice when they head downstairs.
We string lights wherever you want them. The commercial grade brass lighting we provide casts the kind of glow that makes everyone look good in photos at 11 p.m. You can dance under the stars or under the patio roof, and either way you're surrounded by mountains and trees.
What's Included When You Book the Meadow
Your meadow wedding comes with everything you need to host dinner and dancing. We provide all the tables, benches, lighting, dinnerware, hand blown Moroccan glassware, complete barware, linen napkins and tablecloths. The Bohemian style decor is already here, from our over 60 year old vintage Moroccan rugs to the exotic and tropical plants we keep throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces.
You'll also work with our two on site vendor liaisons. They coordinate timing, help with setup logistics, and handle the details so you can focus on getting married. We open the bridal suite at 10 a.m. on your wedding day. The suite has a walk out balcony with Italian woven wrought iron glass doors that frame the mountain view, a large spa bathroom, and enough natural light for getting ready photos that don't need extra equipment.
The honeymoon suite is yours for the night. It has lofted ceilings, a clawfoot tub, and a walk in stone shower. Five bedrooms and five bathrooms sleep up to 12 people, so your closest family and friends can stay on site.
Rehearsals, Photos, and the Hours Before
We give you access for rehearsals and private photo sessions. Couples often come the day before to walk the meadow and decide exactly where they'll stand. Our forested trails lead to a babbling brook and a private waterfall that work well for portraits. The grand front entrance is framed by rhododendron and Indian Hawthorne, and it photographs beautifully in any season.
Your photographer will want to shoot during golden hour. The way light filters through the pines and across the meadow around sunset creates what we call pine filtered light. It's soft, warm, and flattering. You can take portraits in the meadow, the garden, or on the Italian glass balcony overlooking the mountains.
Why Couples Choose This Setting
The couples who book meadow weddings here tell us they wanted something that felt like them without trying too hard. They didn't want a ballroom or a barn. They wanted the mountains, the open sky, and enough space for their people to feel comfortable. The meadow delivers that. It's intimate because it's real. Nothing is manufactured or themed. You're just standing in a field in Appalachia, making promises that matter, surrounded by the people you love most.
We created House Boheme because we're artists and designers who believe celebrations should feel alive. The meadow wedding is our purest expression of that. Nature provides beauty. You provide the love. We handle the rest.
If you're imagining your ceremony in a mountain meadow with your closest friends and family watching from poplar benches, we'd love to talk. The fairytale part isn't about princes or carriages. It's about the way everything feels when you stand in the right place at the right time with the right person. That's what happens here.
Ready to see if House Boheme is where your story unfolds? Contact us or Fill out our inquiry form and we'll start planning your mountain meadow wedding.
FAQS
How far in advance should we book for a meadow ceremony?
We recommend reaching out as soon as you have a date in mind. Our 22 acre property offers flexible ceremony locations including the four acre meadow, but availability varies throughout the year. Contact us through our inquiry form and we can discuss your timeline and vision for your mountain wedding.
What happens if it rains on our meadow wedding day?
Our covered Mountain View Patio provides a beautiful backup with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We also have indoor spaces with walls of windows and high ceilings that bring the natural setting inside. Our two on site vendor liaisons work with you to create a plan that feels seamless no matter what the weather brings.
Can we bring our own caterer and other vendors?
Yes. House Boheme provides the setting, tables, benches, dinnerware, glassware, and lighting, along with our two on site vendor liaisons who coordinate event flow. You're welcome to work with the caterers, florists, and other vendors of your choice. Our chef's kitchen is available for catering prep, and we have multiple power and water hookups to support your team.
How many guests can the meadow accommodate?
The four acre meadow works beautifully for intimate ceremonies with 20 guests or larger gatherings of 150 plus. The space adapts to your guest count without feeling empty or crowded. Our popular farmhouse tables seat eight to twelve people each, and we have ten tables available for dinner service on the covered patio.